8 point star and spoon

[Rustic Rick]

Thanks to Arleen from the carverswoodshop for the inspiration on the star. The spoon is made from pine. The star was farly simple to carve.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Nice job Rick!

Dave

[Rustic Rick]

Thanks Dave

[Nomad]

Neat star Rick! Are you going to put a finish on it?

[Rustic Rick]

I think I may paint it red

[Stan Curtis]

I am carving a bunch of those stars for Xmas ornaments for the grandkids. They are fun. I would like a finish that does not completely cover the wood features; something translucent maybe, Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[rare yellow zebra]

I like em Rick! A red wooden spoon would look great. Thanks for sharing them.

Stan Any acrylic paint should do the trick. On a scrap piece of wood try the paint full strength, then full strength where you wiped it off while it was still wet. Then try it watered down 1/2 (1 part paint - 2 parts water). Try it 1/4. Try it 1/8. Try wiping/not wiping. Try 2 water downed coats (washes). What to you like best? Try this for each colour you are using as opacity/translucence will vary from colour to colour. Hope this helps.

Jay

[Stan Curtis]

Thanks Jay. Sounds like a good plan. Personally I do not like carving that are painted so that they look like a plastic molded piece. Yah, I know that color adds, but what price is paid.

[idigjars]

Nice job Rick. Safe carving. Paul

[kdispoto]

Yay for Rick!
Yay for Arleen!